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On March 20, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the retail outlet mall in the 500 block of Sterling Lyon Parkway for the report of a known adult male observed shoplifting sunglasses from a retail business.
As part of the Retail Theft Initiative, West District General Patrol officers in the area were informed of the incident. Upon attending, officers observed the male fleeing from the mall with the stolen property. Officers initiated a foot pursuit and tracked the suspect to the 1700 block of Taylor Avenue, where he was arrested without incident. Three pairs of sunglasses, valued at approximately $1,400, were found in the suspect’s possession.
Through their investigation, officers linked the suspect to a series of retail theft events at the same location and retail malls in the 1400 block of Portage Avenue and 1200 block of St.Mary’s Road. During these eleven separate incidents, the suspect made off with over $16,400 in products ranging from sunglasses to watches to clothing.
Justin Robert COONEY, 36, of Winnipeg, is charged with Theft Under $5,000 x 11.
He was detained in custody.